Alendronic acid Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
980
Total Quantity
4,768
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 980 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,511 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 980 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,511 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 980 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +30.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.